This blog was contributed by Paul Haden, Founder/CCO of C2 Collaborative. The idea of cost effective landscape crosses several lines of thought. All landscapes — and I’m speaking of built landscape — begin with intention and audience. The process of defining your audience and the design intent are clearly the keys to moving forward. Yes, […]
Boulder, CO – One of the hottest housing trends in the U.S. is the ADU or Accessory Dwelling Unit. Located on the same lot as a single-family home, the independent residential unit can be a guest house or a home for extended family. Tres Birds designed and built a cozy ADU in Boulder, Colorado. The […]
Muskegon, MI – Lorin Industries, Inc., is proud to announce the ClearMatt® Architectural Class I finish and its full line of anodized aluminum for use with roofing products. Lorin anodized aluminum is a high-design, environmentally responsible, easy-to-install, long-term solution, ideal for a broad range of commercial and residential architectural applications, including exterior paneling and cool […]
Las Vegas – Forté Specialty Contractors, a construction company known for its experiential design and luxury home builds, received two gold designations from the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2021 Best of Las Vegas Awards. Nominated in the “Luxury Home Builder” and “Custom Home Builder” categories, Forté was selected by readers through a popular vote. This year […]
New York, NY – Bendheim has introduced three new colorways – Jupiter, Neptune and Saturn – to its line of Optichroic® dichroic glass. The fresh color-shifting hues expand architects’ and interior designers’ material palette, providing new ways to create dynamic light and color effects. Bendheim’s dichroic glass is innately interactive in nature. As the viewer’s […]
This blog was contributed by Western Specialty Contractors. Winter is right around the corner. With the changing seasons comes freeze and thaw cycles, falling pine needles and leaves, organic growth and harsh weather conditions that can wreak havoc on a building or structure’s exterior if not maintained properly. Conducting an annual fall building inspection will […]
This blog was contributed by KWK Architects. In 1984, the World Health Organization suggested that up to 30% of new and renovated buildings had excessive complaints related to indoor air quality, which was directly related to Sick Building Syndrome. According to the EPA, Sick Building Syndrome describes situations in which building occupants experience acute health […]
Plan marks major step to engage U.S. policymakers, industry partners and NGOs to achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050 Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, an ambitious journey to carbon neutrality across the cement and concrete value chain by 2050. Given the significant role of cement in society and anticipated infrastructure development, […]
Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of outdoor living products, announces today the formation of a new partnership with National Vinyl Products (NVP), a family-owned and operated vinyl fence and railing manufacturer based in Nephi, Utah. “NVP’s product portfolio, U.S manufacturing capabilities, and cultural values are what we look for in a partner,” said […]